Symptoms

Early-stage chlamydia infections often cause few or no signs and symptoms. When signs or symptoms occur, they usually start one to three weeks after exposure to chlamydia. Even when signs and symptoms occur, they're often mild and passing, making them easy to overlook.

Signs and symptoms of chlamydia infection may include:

Painful urination

Lower abdominal pain

Vaginal discharge in women

Discharge from the penis in men

Painful sexual intercourse in women

Bleeding between periods and after sex in women

Testicular pain in men

When to see a doctor

See your doctor if you have a discharge from your vagina or penis or if you have pain during urination. Also, see your doctor if your sexual partner reveals that he or she has chlamydia. You should take an antibiotic even if you have no symptoms.

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